A graduate of New York Tech, Bill Takos serves as the managing director and registered principal at Aegis Capital Corp. To this position, he brings more than 20 years of experience in the securities industry and a commitment to providing personal service. Dedicated to staying active, Bill Takos trains in mixed martial arts and weightlifting.
As a weightlifter, you must learn when to move up from lighter to heavier weights. If you use weights that are too light, you stop progressing and won’t see much physical benefit. However, if you proceed to heavier weights too fast, you can injure yourself.
Over time, your body will get used to the current weights you use because your muscles are growing stronger. As a result, you’ll start feeling like you can lift those weights for longer and longer periods. This is usually the best indicator that you’re ready for heavier weights. When it’s time to move up, try using weights that are about 10 percent heavier than your current ones and see if you’re comfortable lifting them. If not, gradually back down to weights that are lighter than that until you find the increase that your body can handle.
Meanwhile, if weights that are 10 percent heavier still seem light, try increasing your reps or speed instead of moving up again right away. This challenges your body more without straining it too much and gets you ready for the higher weight.
